NCBI London is an established charity operating in London since 2002. The organisation is dedicated towards making a difference to people, communities and society.
The work of NCBI London include developing personal self-esteem; developing organisation and community leadership and integration; ending prejudice and discrimination through raised awareness.
NCBI London provides:
- Anti-bullying workshops
- Equality & diversity awareness training
- Violence prevention training
- training and leadership development
- conflict resolution
- mentoring individuals & groups
- developing peer mentors
- inter faith work
- mediation /reconciliation
- community events – organisation, leadership and support
- strategic planning for community
- Topical conference energisers
- workshop lead/breakout groups
- keynote speech/public speaking
- committee and board – understanding humanities, roles and responsibilities
- race equality action plans (REAP) development
- developing diversity champions
- creating a more inclusive workplace or community
- organisation staff focus groups e.g. women groups, black staff groups, gay & lesbian groups
- business planning
- debating panels
- media interviews, dialogue, debates
- displays at events, fairs, festive activities
Events
On 27 February, NCBI London conducted a powerful workshop on Islamaphopia and ‘Westaphobia” at St. Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. Over seventy participants of different faiths, nationalities and perspectives crowded into the peaceful, soothingly-lit “tent”, leaving shoes at the door. They came, interested in addressing these subjects whose images are often controlled and mismanaged by the media, but not often enough discussed on a one-to-one basis, where individucals share fears as well as personal stories which are often myth-disspelling.
The leaders, Abida Hussain and Royston John, used NCBI techniques to involve everyone in exploring and sharing experiences of mistrust and prejudice. Participants also looked at what they have in common and how they may constructively join forces in new ways towards more harmony and tolerance. This honest and personal exchange proved educational and eye-opening for all as evidenced by the large group that lingered after the event to continue with their exchanges.
On the way out, people put their shoes on and hopefully left some misconceptions behind.